Senior Trial Attorney (Remote - Massachusetts)

Overview

Senior Trial Attorney to independently manage a complex litigation caseload involving bodily injury, property damage and PIP/No-Fault lawsuits, subrogation matters, and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, leading trials, arbitrations, mediations, and high-exposure negotiations while advising business partners.

What you'll do

• Represent insured individuals and Allstate in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation litigation, PIP/no-fault matters, and uninsured/underinsured motorist cases.
• Independently manage all aspects of litigation from case inception through resolution, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, arbitrations, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Review new file assignments, analyze documentary evidence, develop litigation strategy, and direct discovery efforts.
• Prepare for and conduct hearings, depositions, examinations under oath, arbitrations, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Draft and argue substantive motions and prepare complex pleadings, trial documents, and motions in limine.
• Prepare witnesses, clients, and expert witnesses for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trial testimony.
• Investigate and pursue subrogation opportunities and recovery efforts, as appropriate.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic litigation guidance to claims business partners and other internal clients.
• Keep claim business partners informed regarding case developments, litigation strategy, exposure assessments, settlement recommendations, and trial preparation.
• Keep abreast of and evaluate new laws, regulations, and case law developments; identify emerging legal trends and proactively advise business partners regarding potential impacts.

What you'll need

• Juris Doctorate.
• Active membership in good standing with the Massachusetts State Bar.
• 4+ years of litigation experience within insurance defense, bodily injury, personal injury, PIP/no-fault litigation, subrogation, or related civil litigation fields.
• Experience conducting depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage an active litigation caseload through resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, legal research platforms, and internet-based legal research tools.
• Strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote/hybrid environment and travel throughout Massachusetts, including the Metro Boston area, Worcester, the South Shore, Greater Boston, and other court venues as needed.

Nice to have

• First or second chair jury trial experience.

Details

• Location: Massachusetts, USA (remote).
• Travel to court as needed throughout the Metro Boston area, Worcester, the South Shore, Greater Boston, and other locations across Massachusetts, including court appearances, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Eligible for a bonus plan.
• Compensation of $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Background investigation required.
• Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.